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Have you ever struggled with how to pray, what to pray for, or simply
needed encouragement to keep praying? This collection of 312 daily
readings on prayer will challenge and inspire you to make your
communication with God more intimate and your relationship with Him
stronger. Written by some of the most respected authors on prayer from
the last three centuries, these readings--enough for an entire
year--are by:
- John Bunyan
- C. S. Lewis
- Elisabeth Elliot
- E. M. Bounds
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- And many more
Each devotion follows a biblical rhythm of prayer:
Preparation/Examination/Confession/Worship/Request. In addition,
weekend entries are powerful true stories and testimonies of God's
workings through prayer. This inspirational collection is a must-have
for pastors, prayer leaders, and believers who want to make their
prayer lives richer and more personal.
An ancient conversation for a modern audience - anyone who has ever
asked 'what is the purpose of life? or 'who am I?' will find
something in this book. The Bhagavad Gita has been around a long
time, but remains little known outside India. This edition sets out
to change that. The ancient Gita is a world text dealing with the
mysteries of life. At its heart is a conversation between the soul
and God. Ranchor Prime's version adopts a non-sectarian approach,
making the Gita relevant to those of all religions or none, and
emphasising the link between religion and self-development. It is
distinguished by its easy accessibility. His section-by-section
commentary opens the text to the spiritual seeker. He never loses
sight of the audience for his book, and that he wants his readers
to understand the Gita in a personal way.
An ancient conversation for a modern audience - anyone who has ever
asked 'what is the purpose of life? or 'who am I?' will find
something in this book. The Bhagavad Gita has been around a long
time, but remains little known outside India. This edition sets out
to change that. The ancient Gita is a world text dealing with the
mysteries of life. At its heart is a conversation between the soul
and God. Ranchor Prime's version adopts a non-sectarian approach,
making the Gita relevant to those of all religions or none, and
emphasising the link between religion and self-development. It is
distinguished by its easy accessibility. His section-by-section
commentary opens the text to the spiritual seeker. He never loses
sight of the audience for his book, and that he wants his readers
to understand the Gita in a personal way.
The Talmudic exegesis is constructed on special hermeneutic rules
which have the logical meaning in fact. On the basis of this
circumstance it is possible to speak about a special logical
culture of the Talmud and to call the logic used there.
The writer has logically and in a beautiful manner proved that
Quran Majeed is a balanced book, it is a miracle and proof of its
being a book of God. In this book, Shah Al-Abidi has given common
knowledge examples-of Urdu and Persian couplets, Bhagat Kabeers
dohas, Mian Muhammed Bakhsh's and Hazrat Shah Sultan Bahoos
philosophical poems and references from Maulana Roam, and put them
in relevant manner thus enhancing the beauty, interest and value. I
believe that lovers of Quran Kareem will find this book as a
beautiful and invaluable presentation. This represents an aspect of
Quran Majeed and the readers will find aiding strength to their
faith. I hope, this book will become known and ever lasting. I pray
to Almighty God that the writer, Mr. Akhter Moeed Shah Al-Abidi,
had ongoing service to Quran Majeed, its readers and humanity.
Abdul Khaliq Aawan Retired Director General, Pakistan Broadcasting
Corporation
'A leader's ability to achieve anything great for God begins in his
or her heart and mind.' --John C. Maxwell Effective leadership
starts with healthy, clear thinking. Successful leaders know how to
focus on the essentials. Best-selling author and leadership
specialist John C. Maxwell shares meditations sure to challenge us
as leaders to reach our full potential as servants of God. In this
30th anniversary edition of his very first book, we learn that 'our
ability to achieve anything great for God begins in our hearts and
minds.' Ready for a change of heart? Ready to be transformed by the
renewing of your mind? Increase your effectiveness as both leader
and servant as you 'think on these things.
On Thursday as they ate the Passover meal with Jesus, the disciples
believed that the kingdom was coming and they were on the front end
of a revolution. Then came the tragedy of Friday and, somehow even
worse, the silence of Saturday. They ran. They doubted. They
despaired. Yet, within the grave, God's power was still flowing
like a mighty river beneath the ice of winter. And then there was
Sunday morning. Real, raw, and achingly honest, A Glorious Dark
meets readers in the ambiguity, doubt, and uncertainty we feel when
our beliefs about the world don't match up to reality. Tackling
tough questions like Why is faith so hard? Why do I doubt? Why does
God allow me to suffer? and Is God really with me in the midst of
my pain? A. J. Swoboda puts into sharp focus a faith that is
greater than our personal comfort or fulfilment. He invites readers
to develop a faith that embraces the tension between what we
believe and what we experience, showing that the very tension we
seek to eliminate is where God meets us.
In this publication new light is shed on the Qumran community, its
organisational structure, its ultra conservative way of life, and
how its leaders interpreted the books of the Old Testament by
compiling their own commentaries. Emphasis is also placed on
facilitating an understanding of references in the Gospels whilst
providing an insight into a community that existed parallel to the
New Testament community, and to which some of Jesus' followers
could have belonged.
In hierdie publikasie word nuwe lig gewerp op die
Qumran-gemeenskap, die struktuur waarin hulle georganiseer was en
hul ultrakonserwatiewe leefwyse. Die wyse waarop hul leiers die
boeke van die Ou Testament geinterpreteer het, blyk uit die
kommentare wat hulle geskryf het. Hierdie publikasie help die leser
om verwysings in die evangelies beter te begryp en bied insig in 'n
gemeenskap wat in dieselfde tyd as die Nuwe-Testamentiese
gemeenskap geleef het en waaraan sommige van Jesus se volgelinge
moontlik behoort het.
Life is full of subtle, unsuspected, hidden perks, ready to make
their presence known at the turn of a corner to cheer us, to lift
us, to change our attitudes, to give our souls a reason to
celebrate. Don't miss them. Don't let them pass by unnoticed.
Celebrate those perks one by one, day after day. Celebrate living.
Throw thou a party and invite me. Come with a joyful heart, ready
to have the time of your life. I'll bring the streamers―"You Bring
the Confetti "
We have a choice, says Luci Swindoll. We can trudge through our
lives, shoulder to the wheel, worried and stressed and hassled. Or
we can choose to really live―to celebrate life's richness, its
beauty, its pleasures and perks. In this delightful book, Luci
challenges us to choose the second option. She urges us to be on
the lookout for reasons to celebrate, and she assures us that those
reasons are everywhere to be found. With wise insight, droll wit,
and an irresistable sense of fun, she invites us to:
- savor the wonder of the present moment
- appreciate our milestones (even birthdays )
- relish our mealtimes
- cherish our friendships
- rejoice in our reunions
- widen our knowledge
- find purpose in our work
- revel in our accomplishments
- enjoy our imaginations
- seek out beauty everywhere
- cherish our American heritage
- and above all, give thanks to the reason and source of all our
celebrations
More than just a reminder to celebrate, this book itself is a
celeration of life's infinite and joyful possibilities. It's a
wisdom-filled, enthusiastic exploration of what it means to live
fully and appreciatively―and it comes with a promise that if you
bring the confetti . . .God brings the joy
A bestselling author offers keen insight for living abundantly
through adversity from her unique perspective as a mature Christian
woman who has experienced personal loss. Each devotional entry
includes a quotation or Scripture and a brief prayer.
With characteristic eloquence and insight, Buechner presents a three-part series of reflections that probe, through the course of one day, the innermost mysteries of life. Blending an artist's eye for natureal beauty, the true meaning of human encounters, and the significance of occurances (momentous or seemly trival), with a wealth of personal, literacy, biblical, and spiritual insights, he offers a matchless opportunity for readers to discover the hidden wisdom that can be gleaned through a heightened experience of daily life.
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